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While scores of Americans prepared wings and dips for Super Bowl Sunday, thousands of Long Islanders stripped down to take a dip in the frigid waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Read the full story here: (Photo credit: Debbie Egan-Chin and Bahar Ostadan)
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The single-car crash into a tree caused “severe body trauma” to 27-year-old Marco Antonio Zuniga, who was later pronounced dead, Nassau County police said.
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Only have one day to escape? Check out Newsday's guide to the top destinations to relax and recharge that's a drivable distance from Long Island here: . (Photo credit: Scott Vogel, Linda Rosier, John Roca and Mohonk Mountain House)
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One month into New York's congestion pricing program, some LIRR commuters have noticed significantly more people on their train each day, and MTA data shows an unusually high increase in ridership at some stations.
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The three highest-paid elected town officials on Long Island this year are Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin Jr., Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Huntington Town Supervisor Edmund J. Smyth.
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The yearly tradition has brought in a total of $10 million since its inception in 2001.
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NewsdayTV, Streaming Now | 7 AM | FEB 10, 2025 Nine indicted in missing girl case ... Trump steel, aluminum tariffs ... LIRR ridership up
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The proposal would provide $100 million for first-time homebuyers, including $50 million for starter home construction and $50 million for down payment assistance.
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Nine defendants have been charged in a 75-count grand jury indictment that includes allegations of child sex trafficking, kidnapping and rape in connection with the 25-day disappearance of a 14-year-old East Patchogue girl who was found on a boat last month, court records show. Read more on this developing story by clicking here: (Photo credit: John Roca) #longisland
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Roughly $135,000 has been raised for the first phase of the park's design through donations from the Town of Smithtown and local businesses, according to the town and the Greater Commack Chamber of Commerce.
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These three Long Islanders each have markedly different journeys to the big game in New Orleans.
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About 23% of Long Islanders who commute by vehicle are immigrants, according to the Census Bureau.
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The new shop is in the space that housed Pete’s Green Door Farm stand from 2003 through 2016.
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Forecasters predicted that snow and sleet accumulations of 3-5 inches were likely for Long Island, with the heaviest amounts on Long Island’s North Shore.
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Black History Month Authors' Symposium shows importance of books in kids' lives
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As most Long Island towns hiked property taxes beyond the tax cap this year, most elected officials saw their paychecks rise: Among Long Island's 13 towns, all but three gave raises to their town supervisors and councilmembers, according to a Newsday analysis.
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One month into New York's congestion pricing program, some Long Island Rail Road commuters have noticed significantly more people on their trains, and MTA data shows an unusually high increase in ridership at some stations.
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The Long Island Association asked Trump to repeal the federal cap on state and local taxes — referred to as SALT — to help spur local spending and highlighted "the importance of offshore wind to our economy."
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The Asian population on Long Island has grown just over 40% in nearly a decade, rising from 173,649 in 2014 to 244,287 in 2023, according to the Census Bureau.
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